Side effects of Loscom Tablet

How to use Loscom Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Loscom 50mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Loscom Tablet works

Loscom 50mg tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels which lower the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart.

In Depth Information on Loscom Tablet

Expert advice for Loscom Tablet

Loscom can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day.

It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.

Loscom may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Special precautions for Loscom 50mg Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

Taking Losartan with alcohol may excessively lower the blood pressure.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Loscom 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Loscom 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.

Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

It is not known whether Loscom 50mg Tablet alters the abilit

y to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Kidney

SAFE

Loscom 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Loscom 50mg Tablet is recommended.

However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

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Liver

CAUTION

Loscom 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Loscom 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Loscom 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions for Loscom 50mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Losartan

No, Loscom is from a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently

Yes. Loscom is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q. Does losartan contain potassium?

Losartan is available in the market as losartan potassium. So, the salt form of losartan contains potassium, however, check the bottle before use

Q. Can I take losartan with Benadryl/atenolol/Xanax/Viagra/Nyquil/metoprolol?

Atenolol, metoprolol and Xanax may lower blood pressure when taken along with losartan. No clinically observed drug interaction is observed with Viagra, Nyquil, and alcohol. Please follow doctor’s advice regarding its use